"archeus" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ɑːˈkiːəs/ [UK] Forms: archei [plural]
Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἀρχαῖος (arkhaîos, “original, ancient”). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|grc|ἀρχαῖος||original, ancient}} Ancient Greek ἀρχαῖος (arkhaîos, “original, ancient”) Head templates: {{en-noun|archei}} archeus (plural archei)
  1. (alchemy) The vital principle or force believed by the Paracelsians to be responsible for alchemical reactions within living bodies, and hence for the growth and continuation of life. Wikipedia link: archeus Categories (topical): Alchemy Synonyms: archaeus Translations (the vital principle or force responsible for life): arqueu [masculine] (Portuguese)

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